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IC2118 Witch Head Nebula

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IC2118 Witch Head NebulaIC 2118NGC 1797NGC 1799NGC 1909
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4001x4830 px
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5572 KB

Photo description / processing

Located in the constellation Eridanus. Distance from 680 to 1300 light-years. Physical size about 70 light-years. Apparent size 180'x60'. It is believed that the nebula reflects the light of Rigel, then the distance to it is 680 light-years. There is also a version that it is illuminated by the bright stars of the Trapezium of Orion, in which case it is located at a distance of 1300 light-years.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Askar SQA 106 мм f/4.8
Camera
ZWO ASI 2600 MC Pro
Mount
Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope
Askar 52 мм F4
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software
SharpCap 4.0, Siril, GraXpert, Adobe Photoshop
Location
Адыгея, станица Даховская, Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 60 × 180″ · ISO/Gain: 100

Total exposure: 3 h 0 m

Comments

Pauli W.
Congratulations, Lyosha!!! This is the benchmark, exactly how it should look!!!
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Ryjov AlekseyReply to Pauli W.
Thanks, Pasha! The telescope is great, flat field across the entire frame. Clear skies!
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